David N. Balaam Books

For undergraduate courses in International Political Economy in Political Science, International Relations, and Economics departments and International Studies Programs. A true introduction to the international political economy (IPE), this text clearly shows students how politics and economics come together in today's global environment. The text demonstrates how an understanding of IPE can help students make sense of global news, business investments, and government policies by presenting the theories, institutions, and relationships found in IPE in simple ways that retain the complexity of the world issues and intellectual problems addressed.

Updated in a new 5th edition, this book offers a complete and accessible overview of how politics and economics collide in a global context. It surveys the theories, institutions, and relationships that characterize IPE and highlights them in a diverse range of regional and transnational issues. The bestseller in the field, Introduction to International Political Economy positions readers to critically evaluate the global economy and to appreciate the personal impact of political, economic, and social forces.